Episode 4 - We’ve Seen Regulation Create An Environmental Predator Out of the Cannabis Industry

Welcome to Sessions by the Her(B) Life. We are back for season 2 with a new lineup of people who have made cannabis their business. Between advocates, industry professionals, influencers and creatives, we’ll be showcasing some of the industry's best and brightest in a new episode every Thursday.

This Session you’ll hear from Andrea and Jeremy of The Village Bloomery, in Vancouver BC. The Village opened its doors back in 2015, where they operated for four years as a grey market retail store. As of August of 2019, the Village was granted their cannabis retail license and now operate within the federally regulated cannabis market in Canada.

The Village has long been known in Vancouver for being a quality cannabis retail store, one that typifies what it means to serve the community within which they operate. Every detail, from the flower they carry and the curation of products to the design of the store and the knowledgable staff, was meticulously crafted to ensure customers were at ease, whether they were new to the cannabis or long-time consumers.

As the recreationally legal cannabis industry in Canada is still in its infancy, the evolving framework has left much to be desired, particularly around access to products, inflated prices, and sustainability. Join Andrea and Jeremy in this illuminating episode as they speak frankly about the challenges of operating in the new system, their experience transitioning into the legal framework, and how this has affected consumers, both new and old.

All in all a very fascinating episode from two of Vancouver's most respected cannabis retailer owners, and one which sheds some light on just how much knowledge and effort goes into building a successful retail operation.

The Her(b) Life Sessions podcast is committed to broadening the cannabis conversation by highlighting the women working in the industry. Each episode we have a new set of hosts discussing contemporary cannabis issues, giving you a direct line into the evolving cannabis landscape. Don’t miss out on the next Sessions episode and subscribe now.

This session is brought to you with the help of Sundial Cannabis, the natural alternative for modern wellness.

If you want to know more about this Sessions hosts you can find them via the below links.

Online The Village Bloomery or on instagram and facebook via the handle @villagebloomery

Sessions, by Her(B) Life is a production of Blue Dream Media.

Produced by Tiyana Matliovski and Executive Producer, Gill Polard.